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AV05 OHE

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,991 mi
Last recorded201,991 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OHE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 201,991 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 201,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both front (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 200,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 184,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2017 183,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 165,414 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 145,430 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 May 2014 122,845 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 122,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 102,124 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 97,765 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 97,764 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,700 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,918 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,285 miles

cut in n/side front tyre wall

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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AV05 OHE is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 68,687 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 OHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV05 OHE is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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